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• Distracted Driving Poses Serious Risk of Accidents in Both U.S. and Canada: Reports Show

  June 30, 2022

  Randy Dixon, Jr.

  Nearly all respondents of a recent Canadian survey admitted to participating in distracted driving, particularly in activities involving mobile phones.

• FDA Warns Heart Implants May Be Impacted By Cell Phones, Smart Watches and Other Electronic Products

  May 14, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The FDA warns that magnetic fields from cell phones and smart watches may interfere with the functioning of pacemakers and other implants designed to keep the heart beating normally.

• Texting While Walking Carries Greater Accident Risk Than Listening to Music, Talking on Phone: Study

  February 4, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds texting while walking is more likely to result in pedestrian injuries than other types of cell phone distractions.

• High 2G and 3G Cell Phone Exposure Linked To Cancer Risk In Rats, Federal Study Warns

  November 2, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A final report by federal researchers claims there is clear evidence of the development of cancerous heart tumors in rats exposed to high levels of the same radiation emitted by cell phones.

• Cell Phone Radiation Study Raises More Questions About Tumor Risks

  February 9, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  New findings from ongoing research on cell phone cancer risks are mixed, with an increased risk of tumors detected, but only at levels unlikely to be faced by human users.

• Cell Phone Battery Recall Issued for Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Due To Overheating Risk

  August 17, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A risk of overheating, burns and fires have led to the recall of more than 10,000 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lithium ion batteries determined to be counterfeit.

• Wireless Phone Brain Cancer Lawsuits Face New Evidentiary Standard

  October 24, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal appeals court has delayed a long-running lawsuit over whether cellphnnes cause brain cancer by changing the rules of evidence.

• Cellphone Cancer Risk Highlighted in Government Study Involving Rats

  May 31, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates there may be an increased risk of brain and heart cancer linked to regular cell phone use.

• Accident Risk Greater with Texting Than Other Driving Distractions: Study

  May 16, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Researchers find that texting appears to have more of a negative effect on drivers' reflexes than other types of distractions.

• Driving Distraction Risks Targeted by NHTSA Awareness Month

  April 11, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Federal regulators are promoting driving safety with a focused enforcement and advertising campaign meant to reduce the risk of distracted driving.